Six Nations 2022: Standings, scores, bonus points system, TV schedule in USA & Canada

Raj Singh Mahil

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The jewel in the crown of rugby union's northern-hemisphere calendar, the Six Nations is underway for 2022. 

Taking place across five matchdays and culminating in mid-March, the annual tournament sees England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, France and Italy battling it out. 

Wales is the reigning champion, but a heavy opening-day loss to Ireland put the Dragons on the back foot this time around. This year's action will end with a blockbuster clash between current top two France and England at the iconic Stade de France on the outskirts of Paris. 

The origins of the competition dates to 1883, when it was contested by the "Home Nations" of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. France joined the mix in 1910 to comprise the Five Nations, while Italy made it Six in 2000. 

This year's post-pandemic competition marks the return of fans to stadiums, with the 2021 edition and part of the 2020 edition having been played behind closed doors. 

For everything you need to know about this year's hunt for Six Nations glory, The Sporting News has you covered. 

Six Nations 2022 schedule and results

All times Eastern

Week 1: 

Ireland 29-7 Wales

Scotland 20-17 England 

France 37-10 Italy 

Week 2: 

Wales 20-17 Scotland

France 30-24 Ireland

Italy 0-33 England

Week 3: 

Scotland 17-36 France

England 23-19 Wales

Ireland 57-6 Italy

Week 4: 

Wales 9-13 France

Italy 22-33 Scotland

England 15-32 Ireland

Week 5:

Wales 21-22 Italy

Ireland vs. Scotland 

France vs. England (March 20, 3 p.m.) 

Six Nations 2022 standings 

Updated through Week 5

Place Team Points Played Points
Difference
1 France 18 4 +56
2 Ireland 16 4 +84
3 England 10 4 +17
4 Scotland 10 4 -8
5 Wales 7 5 -28
6 Italy 4 5 -121

How to watch the Six Nations in USA & Canada 

USA: All games are streaming live on Peacock. However, they will also be repeated on CNBC on delay, usually by a couple of hours. 

Canada: All games are streaming live on DAZN

What is the bonus-points scoring system? 

Four points are awarded for each win, but the Six Nations scoring system is spiced up by bonus points. 

If a winning team scores four tries or more in a game, it will be awarded a bonus point. 

Losing teams can also get in on that action, with a bonus point for scoring four tries or more. 

Furthermore, losing teams are awarded a bonus point if their margin of defeat is seven or fewer. 

This means a winning team could take home either four or five points, while a losing team could earn zero, one or two. 

Who is the betting favorite? 

Odds courtesy of DraftKings

With four games gone, France are the bookmakers' favorite at -400. 

Ireland is next up at +275, with England at +700. 

What are the rivalry trophies and Grand Slam? 

If a team wins all of its five games, it is classed as a Grand Slam. This has been achieved in 11 of the previous 22 editions of the Six Nations. 

For England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland, a Triple Crown is achieved by winning all three games against the other "Home Nations." 

There are also six individual rivalry trophies up for grabs each year, contested between the following teams: 

Calcutta Cup: England vs. Scotland 

Millenium Trophy: England vs. Ireland 

Centenary Quaich: Scotland vs. Ireland 

Guiseppe Garibaldi Trophy: France vs. Italy 

Auld Alliance Trophy: Scotland vs. France 

Doddie Weir Cup: Scotland vs. Wales 

When was the last time each country won the Six Nations? 

Wales: 2021

England: 2020 

Ireland: 2018 

France: 2010 

Scotland: Hasn't won the Six Nations; won the final Five Nations in 1999

Italy: Hasn't won

Raj Singh Mahil

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Raj Singh Mahil joined The Sporting News as Chief Editor in 2021, leading the UK editorial team. He was previously North America and Global Chief Editor at DAZN.